Holley-Hull Lectures

The Howard L. and Martha H. Holley Lectures: New Testament Voices for a Contemporary World in Honor of Dr. William E. Hull are given each fall. They are sponsored by the Department of Religion. Hull (1930-2013) was a Baptist minister and New Testament scholar. He served Samford as provost from 1987 to 1996, as university professor from 1996 to 2000, and as research professor for the remainder of his life. He also served as theologian-in-residence at Mountain Brook Baptist Church from 1991 to 2013. The Holleys were members of this church. The Holley-Hull lectures address a wide range of topics in New Testament studies and contemporary theological and social issues.